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- Why is Florida called “The Sunshine State”? - MediumThe name “Sunshine State” was actually used as a derogatory nickname for Florida as early as the 1840s, used to indicate that Florida was a poor state and had no future. In fact, the term...
- How Florida Got Its Name & The Many Nicknames Associated With ItNicknames Blossom. The Sunshine State. Florida has roughly 230 days of sunshine a year, so it’s easy to see how it got this name. The nickname was officially adopted by the 1970 legislature. The Everglade State.
- Nicknames Of All 50 States - The Fact File1. Clam State 2. Camden State 3. Camden and Amboy State 4. Jersey Blue State 5. Pathway of the Revolution 6. Mosquito State: 31. New Mexico: Land of Enchantment: 1. "Otro" 2. New Andalusia 3. Colorful State 4. Cactus State 5. Spanish State 6. Land of Sunshine 7. Sunshine State 8. Land of the Delight Makers 9. Land of Opportunity 10. Land of the ...
- The Origin Story Of The Sunshine State | WUNCPublished May 5, 2016 at 11:56 AM EDT. Doward Jones. Florida is the third largest state in the U.S. and gets millions of tourists each year. But back in the early 1900s, the state was mostly...
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